And if you had to choose?

Question

The Lady in the Rocker

She sits, waiting,

as time slowly

passes.

The rocker creaks,

gently, dreaming,

day’s consumed.

Night falls

unaware is she

childhood days

flowers g*y

Mother, warm,

loving…

Sleep…restful

sleep.

Day rises,

then is gone.

Twice the same

before they came.

Found her there,

smiling…

but no longer

there.

Answer 1

i dont really get it :D

Answer 2

To Elaine P-  What is the horrific theme here?  Death?  Death is beautiful and it is the ultimate truth

Answer 3

Beautiful poem! You portrayed a very peaceful, pleasant death; in a world full of anger and disasters, a poem like this can give you an emotion of relief.

Thanks for the relief Neonman.

Answer 4

Oh, a superbly written poem on an horrific theme.

Answer 5

Zelda - the horror that Elaine refers to is that this lady (suffering dementia as well as poor health) was ignored by the world for 3 days before they found her body.  She died alone. That is sad.

Fine poem on a sad subject Neonman! kudos.

Answer 6

Some become invisible, while yet alive. Choice to leave?

would we not all choose sleep, when time comes.

Now you got me thinking, I may want to get rid of the rocker!

Excellent poem as usual. Kudos.

Answer 7

do you remember the scene in "Grumpier Old Men"...

I've lived this scene more than once in my career...you got it just perfect, Neon!

Answer 8

This is what I mean by line structure. This baby is choc full of enjambments in the proper place. Well done and done well.

It's my grandmother's birthday tomorrow too, so again; you have hit a chord on my emotional bass strings.

Answer 9

gorgeous

Answer 10

Beautiful poetry, that is the way to take your last breath with a smile on your face, and the  memories to warm you!  Very Touching in deed!  Cheers!!